FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COLUMBIA STREET

Carrying COLUMBIA STREET over GILBERT DITCH

0.1 MI E OF LINE AVENUE, Caddo, Louisiana

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COLUMBIA STREET

The COLUMBIA STREET bridge in Caddo, Louisiana carries COLUMBIA STREET over GILBERT DITCH. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Average daily traffic is not reported for this structure. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.1 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How COLUMBIA STREET compares

▼ 11.2
Load rating vs Louisiana average (32.3 t)
Bottom 20%
Lower load rating than 80% of Louisiana bridges
682
Bridges in Caddo · 39 in Poor condition
COLUMBIA STREET 21.1 t
Louisiana average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Louisiana.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.6
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
21.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Structure Number
040932290934461

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COLUMBIA STREET is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare COLUMBIA STREET against other structures in Caddo and across Louisiana. Louisiana bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for COLUMBIA STREET?

COLUMBIA STREET in Caddo, Louisiana on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COLUMBIA STREET inspected?

COLUMBIA STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COLUMBIA STREET is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for COLUMBIA STREET?

COLUMBIA STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COLUMBIA STREET?

COLUMBIA STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is COLUMBIA STREET and does age affect safety?

COLUMBIA STREET was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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